Jaipur
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HAWA MAHAL - built in 1799, by Maharaja
Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most
recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5
storied stunning semi-octagonal monument
having 152 windows with over hanging
latticed balconies is a fine piece of
Rajput architecture. Originally designed
for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy
the processions and other activities, on
the street below. Now it houses a well
laid out museum. Timing 10.00 to 16.30
hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 5.00: Phone: 2618862

JANTAR MANTAR (Observatory) - built in
18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
II, the huge masonary instruments were
used to study the movement of
constellations and stars in the sky.
Enormous sun-dial still provide accurate
time, which are subject to daily
corrections. Timing 9.00 to 16.30 hrs,
Entry Fee Rs. 10.00, Phone: 2610494

CITY PALACE AND S.M.S. II MUSEUM -
situated in the heart of the old City,
it occupies about one seventh of the old
city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it
houses a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in
the centre, which affords a fine view of
the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am
(Hall of public audience) has intricate
decorations and collection of
manuscripts, Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of
private audience) has a marble pawed
gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich
collection of costumes and textiles.
There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak
Mahal. Sileh Khana has a collection of
armory and weapons. Timing 9.30 to 16.45
hrs. Entry Fee for Indians Rs. 35.00 and
for foreigners Rs.150.00 inclusive of
entry to Jaigarh fort, Phone: 2608055

CENTRAL MUSEUM - situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This graceful building was
founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also
known as Albert Hall). It has a rare
collection of archaeological and
handicraft pieces. Timing 10.00 to 16.30
hrs, Entry Fee for Indians Rs. 5.00, for
foreigners As. 30.00, Phone: 2570099
JALMAHAL - (6 kms) on the way to Amer,
this small palace is set in the middle
of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the
lake is in progress.

AMER - The palace complex is lavishly
ornamented and displays the riches of
Amer. Sheesh Mahal chamber of Mirrors.
Diwan-e-Am or the Hall of Public
Audience is a beautifully proportioned
hall open on three sides and stands on
two rows of ornamented pillars. Diwan e-Khas
or the Hall of Private Audience has
delicate mosaic work in glass. Sukh
mandir is guarded by sandalwood doors
inlaid with ivory. Throughout the
massive fort finely carved lattice
windows, exquisitely painted doorways,
halls and finely sculptured pillars
crave for attention.

JAIGARH FORT - (15 kms.) standing on a
hilltop, overlooking the palaces and
city of Amer. The worldâ€™s biggest
cannon on wheels- the Jai Ban is
positioned here, built during reign of
Maharaja Sawai Jaisingh. It has a twenty
feet long barrel and pumped in the
cannon for a single shot. Timing 10.00
to 16.45 hrs, Entry Fee for Indians Rs.
15.00 & for foreigners Rs. 20.00, Phone:
2630848

NAHARGARH FORT - (15 kms.) cresting a
hill about 600 ft. above the city, the
fort was built in 1734. The walls of the
fort run along the ridge and within are
architectural beauties like Hawa Mandir
and Madhvendra Bhawan. Timing 10.00 to
16.00 hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 5.00, Phone:
5148044

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - is situated just
below the Moti 000ngri, known for the
intricate marble carvings in white
marble, popularly known as Birla Temple.

VIDHAN SABHA - The Rajasthan Legislative
Assembly is unicameral. The First
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, which
came into existence in March 1952, had a
strength of 160 members which was raised
to 190 after the merger of the former Ajmer State with Rajasthan. The Second
and Third Assemblies had a strength of
176 and the Fourth and Fifth had 184
members each. The membership was raised
to 200 from the Sixth Assembly onwards.
The tenure of the Legislative Assembly
is five years unless sooner dissolved.
Recently, the elections were held in the
State and the Twelfth Legislative
Assembly was constituted on 5 December,
2003.

GAITOR - (6 kms) At the foot hill of
Nahargarh stands the memorials to the
former rulers of Jaipur the place has
some gracefully carved cenotaphs in
white marble.